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Do you feel "impacted" sorry to get gross but do feel like you have to go but can't

Yes yes! I'm full. And it hurts so much. It feels like there is a plug in there(sorry for being gross too)

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That's ok! Been there done that! If its that bad you will have to have it removed "manually" don't ask how I know but I know!

Sorry to say it will involve a glove and a finger :(

At the doctors. If its not that bad you can try an enema... But .....

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Miralax, MOM or Colace will be your friend. :)

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A Last Resort If all else fails, you may need to manually break up the stool. This is usually done by a doctor, because it is easy to injure your rectal wall. Gently insert a gloved and lubricated finger into your rectum. Without exerting too much pressure, attempt to mash or break up the stool into smaller pieces. If you experience any pain, stop immediately and consult your physician.

There is also magnesium citrate that you can buy at the pharmacy but it sounds like you may be beyond that..

[edit] do not try this at home call your physician !!

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If you feel plugged and the stool is hurting your bottom a glycerine suppository will give some lubrication for the stool to pass. Fleets mineral oil enemas are good as well for lubrication for the stool as well.

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What brand did you use? I would also recomend Fiberwell gummies - I take 3 a day and stopped the Miralax. There is some interesting talk online about how Miralax negatively affects kidneys. I haven't seen any scientific research' date=' so it may all be conjecture. At any rate, I preferred the Fiber remedy versus the drug remedy.[/quote']

Your sleeve probably cannot handle Fiber yet unfortunately. The suppository I sometimes use is called Ducolax. Works well in about 20 min. After plug is gone, then miralax works well to keep unplugged.

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If you can do an enema and hold it if for a few minutes that might help.' date=', sorry :([/quote']

OMG!!! Thank you so much!!????????????

You are a life saver and thanks for talking me through that. I'm not a young girl but I have NEVER been through that before in my life!!!

I'm not 100% but I would say 98%!!!

Thank you again!!!

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Thank you all for your kindness and understanding! I'd be lost without VST!

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Jeanette, it is a scary place, I'm glad you're better.

Laura is the best <3

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I'm glad your feeling better! And we have all been through it.

I suspect it's something we will always Have to deal with. I recommend as the others have, daily doses of fiber in the form of miralax, chia seeds etc...

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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